Michael Longoria, part of the ensemble of the Broadway cast of Hairspray, will celebrate the release of his new CD during his upcoming concert at Ars Nova.

Michael Longoria

The April 11 performance will boast songs from Longoria's new recording, which is titled "Under 1000 Shades of Blue." Part of the Uncharted concert series, the evening will also feature Longoria's band, which comprises Damien Bassman, Jesse Nager, Stefan Held, Rashad Naylor and Pearl Sun. Show time is 7 PM. A native Californian, Michael Longoria is currently making his Broadway debut in Hairspray. His other theatre credits include Peter Pan and Wendy, Avenue X, A Chorus Line and West Side Story. Also a singer-songwriter, Longoria's new recording fuses pop, folk and soul.

Tickets for Uncharted: Michael Longoria are priced $15 and includes Longoria's new CD. Call (212) 868-4444 for tickets or visit www.smarttix.com. Ars Nova is located in Manhattan at 511 West 54th Street.